I want to get a pair of shoes that are easy on the foot for a beginner and will be ok for most sport climbing which will lead into mutli pitch and soon trad I have my eyes set on the new Evolv "Quest" any suggestions, comments, or critique?

‎"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure, life is either a daring adventure or nothing" - Helen Keller

I recommend not spending too much on your first pair of shoes, beginners tend to wear down shoes very quickly as their foot technique is not very well honed.
Just make sure they are reasonably comfortable.

i find shoes are a very pesonal thing, ignoring climbing types; styles and rubbers (which is very important).Different brands fit certain feet types differently, do you have wide feet or narrow ones? if they wide go for a European brand like seltics or sportiva. if they are long and thin an American brand like madrock, 5-10, or evolve. What are your toes up to? is you middle toe bigger than your big toe? are your toes flat or rounded. these little things go a long way in choosing the best shoe.

1) everyone always believes their particular shoes are the best. never met anyone who has badmouthed their own shoe.

2) climbingshoereview.com - most of these shoes are not available in SA. and they aren't actually proper reviews, just more of the above.
for some real critical opinions go to http://www.supertopo.com/reviews/gear.p ... mbing+shoe
they have critically reviewed two models that are available in SA - the Anasazi Velcro and the Evolv Defy.

3) ditto for the the review in SA Mountain Sports. this is an article, not a review - it's just a list of what's available. the mag doesnt want to offend any advertisers so they don't say anything bad about any brand or model. pm me and i will send you a copy.

4) go to a dealer where you can try on a few different brands/models/pairs.
especially when you starting off comfort is the most important attribute.

Thanks guys, I have been reading SA MOUNTAIN for a few years now so I got the article on shoes that's where i saw the evolvs. Still think i'll go with them read some blogs about guys who own a pair and reviews have been pretty good as far as comfort go. I live on the south coast Nic so unless you climb somewhere here on the week ends i cant - although i'd love to.

‎"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure, life is either a daring adventure or nothing" - Helen Keller

As far as entry level shoes go, I feel you can't beat a pair of mad rock flashes. Well made comfortable shoe with fairly sticky rubber and a bomber heel to help you learn a few technical tricks during your early days Probably wont get you up much more than a 24 unless you're pretty talented, but will most likely last you until you are ready to progress to something more specific to your foot shape/size and climbing style. I would recommend one size down from street size but that also depends on your feet and how much pain you are prepared to handle. Happy climbing.